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20 Feb 2025
The Story of Essential Aids: How It All Began
Making Life Easier for Those Who Need It Most Essential Aids was born in 2004, but the idea took root a couple of years earlier. I had friends whoseAlex Wrenn -
19 Feb 2025
Personal Independence Payment & Disabled Facilities Grants in the UK: A Guide for Claimants
What is a Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a non-means-tested benefit designed to help individuals agedCaroline Revell -
07 Oct 2024
Putting your Best Foot Forward
Getting from one point to another is so important in our everyday lives, whether it's moving around the kitchen to prepare food, going to bed, popSally Madeley-Carr, OT -
07 Oct 2024
All You Need To Know About Wheeled Walkers and Rollators
Walking aids with wheels can be transformative pieces of equipment for people with compromised mobility. They provide a moving support platform whichSally Madeley-Carr, OT -
07 Oct 2024
Challenges of Impaired Mobility in the Bathroom and Ways to Overcome Them
The physical restrictions old age may throw at us can be daunting, but it's important to realise that there is equipment available to help. Lots oSally Madeley-Carr, OT -
08 Apr 2024
Choosing Practical Disability Aids for Balance in the Bathroom
Growing older brings a host of new challenges which we may not see coming. As our strength, balance and flexibility starts to reduce, some daily tasksSally Madeley-Carr, OT -
08 Apr 2024
Bedroom Aids - Useful Equipment to Help Get In and Out of Bed
If you find yourself with flexibility or strength issues, one of the tasks with which you may have difficulty, is getting in and out of bed. While it&Sally Madeley-Carr, OT -
08 Apr 2024
Bed Sores: Causes, Stages And Using Pressure Cushions
Pressure sores may develop if you sit down or lie in the same position for a sustained period of time. Also called bed sores or pressure ulcers, theySally Madeley-Carr, OT -
08 Apr 2024
Maintaining Mobility With Physical Disabilities
Using equipment and devices to undertake day-to-day tasks may become a fundamental part of your routine if you have certain medical conditions or disaSally Madeley-Carr, OT -
03 Apr 2024
Pill Boxes - Things to Think About When Organising Your Medication
Many people have health conditions that mean they need to take a lot of medicine, often on a daily basis. Keeping track of which pills you need and inSally Madeley-Carr, OT